Repairs Supervisor

Niyaa People; Swindon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Repairs Supervisor for an established housing provider in Swindon to support responsive repairs across social housing properties. You will oversee day-to-day repairs, manage operatives and contractors, carry out inspections, monitor safety, and drive service improvements to ensure timely, quality maintenance for residents.

You will oversee the delivery of responsive repairs, allocate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising repairs within social housing or similar property maintenance environments.
• Ability to manage operatives and subcontractors to deliver high-quality workmanship on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operatives and contractors delivering responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Allocate workloads and monitor progress to ensure repairs are completed within timescales.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections to assess defects and ensure workmanship quality.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual requirements and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and housing standards.
• Identify poor workmanship and arrange remedial works where required.
• Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams to resolve repair-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repair orders and completed works.
• Support achievement of operational KPIs and continuous service improvements.

Skills

Repairs supervision

Social housing experience

Contractor management

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting a Repairs Supervisor for an established housing provider in Swindon, supporting the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance across social housing properties!

As a Repairs Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day repairs operations, managing operatives and contractors to ensure works are completed efficiently, safely and to the required standard. You will monitor performance, carry out inspections, resolve operational issues and ensure residents receive a high-quality repairs service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Repairs Supervisor with a strong background in social housing to join an established organisation, taking responsibility for repair delivery, contractor performance and the overall quality of maintenance works.

What’s on offer:

• Company vehicle: Provided
• Location: Swindon
• Sector: Social housing
• Experience: Previous social housing experience essential

Our client is an established housing provider responsible for maintaining residential properties and delivering responsive repairs to residents. The organisation works with contractors and maintenance teams to ensure homes remain safe, well-maintained and compliant with relevant standards.

As a Repairs Supervisor, you will oversee the daily delivery of responsive repairs, ensuring workloads are allocated effectively, operatives and contractors perform to the required standards, and jobs are completed within agreed timescales. You will also carry out pre- and post-inspections, monitor health and safety compliance, and work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising operatives and contractors delivering responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Allocating workloads and monitoring progress to ensure repairs are completed within agreed timescales.
• Carrying out pre- and post-inspections to assess defects and ensure quality workmanship.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contractual requirements and service-level agreements.
• Ensuring all works comply with health and safety regulations and relevant housing standards.
• Identifying poor workmanship and arranging remedial works where required.
• Liaising with residents, contractors and internal teams to resolve repair-related issues.
• Monitoring outstanding repairs and addressing delays to maintain service standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, repair orders and completed works.
• Supporting the achievement of operational KPIs and continuous service improvements.

The successful Repairs Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience working as a Repairs Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Repairs Team Leader or in a similar role.
• Essential experience within social housing, ideally overseeing responsive repairs and property maintenance.
• Experience managing operatives, subcontractors or external contractors.
• A strong understanding of day-to-day repairs and maintenance within residential properties.
• Experience carrying out property inspections and monitoring the quality of completed works.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• The ability to manage workloads, prioritise repairs and resolve operational issues.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A customer-focused approach when dealing with residents and housing teams.
• A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the Swindon area.

This role would suit an experienced Repairs Supervisor who understands the demands of social housing maintenance, can confidently manage contractors and operatives, and is committed to delivering high-quality repairs and a reliable service to residents.

If you have a background in social housing repairs and are looking for your next opportunity in Swindon, with a salary of up to £45,000 plus a company vehicle and fuel card, this could be an excellent opportunity.